Open Records Act
The Kentucky Open Records Act, KRS 61.870 et seq., provides that 鈥溾ree and open examination of public records is in the public interest鈥.鈥
Open Records Act Designee
Jill Hunt
Senior Executive Coordinator for the President and Coordinator for Board Relations
Office of the President
218 Wells Hall
The President鈥檚 Office is the principal business office and is open Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I request access to University records?
Requests can be submitted as follows:
- Email: msu.openrecordsrequest@murraystate.edu
- Mail:
Jill Hunt
Senior Executive Coordinator for the President and Coordinator for Board Relations
Office of the President
218 Wells Hall
Murray State University
Murray, Kentucky 42071
Is there a form I can use?
Yes, you can complete and electronically submit the or complete and print the and submit it as listed above. The form must be dated. If you submit an email request without using the form, your name must be included in the email.
You may also .
When will a response be provided?
A response will be provided within five business days. Please note the response time begins on the first business day following the date the request is received. If the records cannot be located or prepared for inspection within that time you will be notified about the cause of the delay and you will be provided the earliest date when the records will be available.
Is there a cost?
If you request a physical copy, or if the request can only be fulfilled by providing a physical copy, the cost is $.10 per page for black and white copies on 8陆鈥 x 11鈥 paper plus cost of postage. Requests for records in a nonstandardized format may result in additional costs.